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Venom (Blu-ray) (1981)
The mystery of "The Birds", The danger of "Psycho", The evil of "The Omen", The terror of "Jaws", Now, the ultimate in suspense.Director: Piers Haggard, Tobe Hooper (replaced, footage unused)
Year of Copyright: 1981
Year of Production: 1980
OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
*The Film (2160p)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Piers Haggard; moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
(2) Audio Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth, Nathaniel Thompson, and Eugenio Ercolani (2025)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
*The Film (1080p)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Piers Haggard; moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
(2) Audio Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth, Nathaniel Thompson, and Eugenio Ercolani (2025)
"Fangs for the Memories" 2025 interview with editor/second unit director Michael Bradsell (26:12)
"A Slithery Story" 2025 interview with makeup artist Nick Dudman (21:00)
"Mamba Memories" 2025 interview with author/critic Kim Newman (23:29)
"Pick Your Poison" 2025 interview with author/critic Allan Bryce (15:26)
Theatrical Trailer (1:25)
Teaser Trailer (0:31)
TV Spots (with “Play All” option; 1:41):
- TV Spot #1 (0:33)
- TV Spot #2 (0:34)
- TV Spot #3 (0:34)
Poster & Still Gallery (HD) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K 16-bit restoration from the 35mm internegative.
Comes with a slipcase, a reversible cover, and an 18-page illustrated booklet featuring the essay "Filmmaking Bites: The Twisting, Turning History of "Venom" by Michael Gingold. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Commentary by director Piers Haggard; moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:23)
Teaser Trailer (0:29)
TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 1:35):
- TV Spot #1 (0:32)
- TV Spot #2 (0:32)
- TV Spot #3 (0:31)
Poster & Still Gallery (HD) (70 images)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (48kHz)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (48kHz)
English Dolby Digital 5.1-EX (48kHz, 640Kbps) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2K high-definition transfer from the negative.
Comes with a reversible cover and an 18-page booklet featuring an essay entitled "Filmmaking Bites: The Twisting, Turning History of "Venom" by Michael Gingold.
Extras are in SD unless otherwise stated. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Piers Haggard; moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:23)
Teaser Trailer (0:29)
TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 1:35):
- TV Spot #1 (0:32)
- TV Spot #2 (0:32)
- TV Spot #3 (0:31)
Poster & Still Gallery (HD) (70 images) -
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (48kHz)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (48kHz)
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX (48kHz, 640Kbps) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2K high-definition transfer from the negative.
Extras are in SD unless otherwise stated. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
*The Film (2160p)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Piers Haggard; moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
(2) Audio Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth, Nathaniel Thompson, and Eugenio Ercolani (2025)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
*The Film (1080p)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Piers Haggard; moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
(2) Audio Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth, Nathaniel Thompson, and Eugenio Ercolani (2025)
"Fangs for the Memories" 2025 interview with editor/second unit director Michael Bradsell (26:12)
"A Slithery Story" 2025 interview with makeup artist Nick Dudman (21:00)
"Mamba Memories" 2025 interview with author/critic Kim Newman (23:29)
"Pick Your Poison" 2025 interview with author/critic Allan Bryce (15:26)
Theatrical Trailer (1:25)
Teaser Trailer (0:31)
TV Spots (with “Play All” option; 1:41):
- TV Spot #1 (0:33)
- TV Spot #2 (0:34)
- TV Spot #3 (0:34)
Poster & Still Gallery (HD) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K 16-bit restoration from the 35mm internegative.
Comes with a slipcase, a reversible cover, and an 18-page illustrated booklet featuring the essay "Filmmaking Bites: The Twisting, Turning History of "Venom" by Michael Gingold. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Commentary by director Piers Haggard; moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:23)
Teaser Trailer (0:29)
TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 1:35):
- TV Spot #1 (0:32)
- TV Spot #2 (0:32)
- TV Spot #3 (0:31)
Poster & Still Gallery (HD) (70 images)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (48kHz)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (48kHz)
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX (48kHz, 640Kbps) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2K high-definition transfer from the negative.
Comes with a reversible cover and an 18-page booklet featuring an essay entitled "Filmmaking Bites: The Twisting, Turning History of "Venom" by Michael Gingold.
Extras are in SD unless otherwise stated. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Piers Haggard; moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:23)
Teaser Trailer (0:29)
TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 1:35):
- TV Spot #1 (0:32)
- TV Spot #2 (0:32)
- TV Spot #3 (0:31)
Poster & Still Gallery (HD) (70 images) -
Subtitles:English, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (48kHz)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (48kHz)
English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX (48kHz, 640Kbps) -
Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL
The 2025 for the Dolby Atmos soundtrack, additional extras, booklet, reversible cover.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL 4K + Blu-ray America- Blue Underground - No cuts (92:28)
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition America- Blue Underground - No cuts (92:26)
- Blu-ray ALL Standard Release America- Blue Underground - No cuts (92:26)
- Blu-ray ALL 4K + Blu-ray Canada- Blue Underground - No cuts (92:28)
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition Canada- Blue Underground - No cuts (92:26)
- Blu-ray ALL Standard Release Canada- Blue Underground - No cuts (92:26)
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 07/06/16
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 17/03/25UPDATE LOG:
07/06/16: Initial Entry.
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17/04/19: Added standard edition.
02/09/19: Added additional detail to extras.
03/03/24: Dates.
01/03/25: Addition of the 4K/Blu-ray and Canadian releases.
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